ACCD News & Events

PAC Kicks-Off 2005 Annual Charitable Campaign

For Immediate Release
November 1, 2005
Contact: Vincent Bosquez, Director of Public Relations, Palo Alto College
(210) 921-5269
vbosquez@accd.edu

The ACCD’s Employees’ Annual Charitable Campaign began in earnest at Palo Alto College as coordinators from various departments on campus gathered to receive words of hope and encouragement, pledge cards, pamphlets and pins Nov. 4.

According to Vincent Bosquez, PAC’s public relations director, and campus coordinator for the campaign, the purpose of this year’s drive is to meet genuine and important needs on campus, and in the local community.

“The needs during this year’s campaign are great,” Bosquez said. “Perhaps people can find it in their hearts to give more than they’ve ever given before. Or if they’ve never contributed to a campaign, to do so this year. I’m proud of how the campus responded to pleas for assistance during Hurricane Katrina that I know this year’s campaign will surpass anything we have ever done in the past.”

This year there are 13 accounts that directly benefit the college and its students that donors can choose from when making a donation. Among them are the Conjunto Program Scholarship (Code 4413), Palo Alto Presidential Scholars (Code 4416), the Ray Ellison Family Center (Code 4014) and the Diane Greene Memorial Scholarship (Code 4414). Pledge sheets are designed to accommodate as many as four designations. There are also accounts that support education at all of ACCD’s colleges, and accounts for agencies that are served by the United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County.

PAC’s campaign is scheduled to end Dec. 2.

“To thank everyone for their contribution, Dr. Guzmán (the college president) will be giving each donor who submits a pledge card their choice of a coffee mug or glass emblazoned with a PAC logo,” Bosquez said. “The mug or glass will be given immediately upon the submission of a pledge card—there’s no waiting until the end of the campaign to receive this year’s thank you gift.”

As in past years, department coordinators will assist the campus coordinator by distributing and collecting pledge cards in their department. Bosquez feels their active leadership role will be vital in inspiring and motivating faculty and staff members to contribute this year.

In a campaign overview to all ACCD employees, Dr. Daniel R. Derrico, Acting Chancellor, said he was proud to support the ACCD Employees’ Annual charitable Campaign, proud of each and every member of the ACCD family that has a part in the success of this important effort.

“…I want to encourage each and every person to do what they are able—whether it be a one-time gift or a 12-month payroll deduction, donating a few dollars or at a Leadership Society level—to support our own ACCD Foundation and our very good friends at the United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County,” Derrico stated.

Leadership Society recognition pins will be awarded by the ACCD campaign coordinator in five categories beginning with the “Alamo Society” for gifts or pledges from $500 to $999, culminating with the “Alexis de Tocqueville Society” for gifts and pledges of $10,000 or more.

For more information on PAC’s Charitable Campaign, contact your department coordinator, or call Bosquez at (210) 921-5269.

Palo Alto College is a fully accredited community college located on the Southside, and awards associate degrees, short-term certificates and offers non-credit continuing education classes. The college is recognized nationally for its high transfer rate. The campus is located at 1400 W. Villaret Blvd. at I-410 South and

Texas Hwy. 16 or online at <www.accd.edu/pac>.